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Maritime Services Training Institute

The Maritime Services Training Institute (MSTI) is Hong Kong’s leading institution for maritime training, offering a range of pre-employment and in-service training programmes that meet local and international shipping industry standards. MSTI equips students with the knowledge and specialised skills required for a career in maritime services.

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Advantages

Industry-relevant Programmes

MSTI stays abreast of industry trends, offering up-to-date programmes that meet industry needs. Using simulation-based facilities, the institute teaches skills such as ocean navigation, seamanship, firefighting, and personal survival, preparing students for real-world maritime operations.

Comprehensive Training Facilities

MSTI is equipped with state-of-the-art training facilities, including Full-mission Radar and Shiphandling Simulator (FMRSS), Full-mission Engine Room Simulator (ERS), Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA), Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS), and Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems (GMDSS). These facilities allow students to master professional skills in a practical environment.

Exclusive Accredited Programmes

MSTI is locally and internationally recognised as the only institution in Hong Kong offering mandatory safety familiarization and basic training courses compliant with the STCW Code, the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, and the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance. MSTI is also authorised by the Swedish Club (TSC) to deliver the Maritime Resource Management Course, developed in collaboration with the SAS Flight Academy and 6 European maritime organisations.

Teaching Facilities for Seafarers’ Training

Located in Tuen Mun, MSTI’s 16,000-square-metre campus features an academic building and an open yard designed for seafarer training. The campus simulates real-world working environments and is equipped with professional training facilities to enhance students’ technical proficiency.

Key Facilities

Mock-up bridge

Ship-handling simulation system

Survival drill tank

Lifeboat platform

Forecastle

Programme Information

MSTI offers Higher Diploma programmes, certificates, and short courses, providing diverse pathways for individuals to advance their careers in the maritime industry. The institute also delivers in-service training programmes for active seafarers and employees of shipping organisations, driving the industry’s development.

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